Factbox on Chelsea captain John Terry, who was sacked as England skipper on Friday.
Born on Dec. 7, 1980 in London.
Chelsea career
Joined Chelsea aged 14 as a trainee before spending seven weeks on loan at Nottingham Forest in 2000.
Has notched 296 league appearances for the club, scoring 19 goals.
Chelsea's most successful captain since they were founded in 1905, having led the club to Premier League titles in 2005 and 2006, FA Cup success in 2007 and 2009 and two League Cup trophies in 2005 and 2007.
Missed a chance to win the 2008 Champions League final against Manchester United in Moscow when his penalty in the shootout struck the post after he slipped on the wet pitch.
International career
Has played 58 times for England after making his debut in 2003, scoring six goals.
Played at Euro 2004 and the 2006 World Cup, after which he was named England skipper by former manager Steve McClaren.
Was then re-appointed captain in August 2008 after Fabio Capello took charge of England.
Led team in 14 games under Capello, losing twice against Spain just under a year ago and against Ukraine in a 2010 World Cup qualifier last October.
Sacked by Capello as England captain on Feb. 5 after intense media speculation following allegations about his private life.
